Special Events

Summer registration opens April 29 at 7am for residents and open registration begins May 1 at 7am

Resolution Run/Walk 5k & Salish Splash  

Start your year off right by sprinting into the New Year at Island Rec’s 7th annual Resolution Run/Walk 5k! The route starts and ends at Jackson Beach so you can enjoy the optional polar dip in the Salish Sea after your run. Fires will be lit, and snacks will be available. Please make sure to bring a warm change of clothes if you plan on splashing with us. Event beanies available for the first 70 registered. Early registration encouraged. 
Jackson Beach
Monday                                  10 am                            Jan 1
$10 for ages 16+                       Ages 15 and under FREE
All Ages

 2024 Resolution Run Results

 

50 Mile Challenge

Walk, run, or convert another fitness activity into mileage for January’s 50 mile challenge! Track your distance using your smartphone, watch or any fitness app. Sign up by clicking this link. Start 2024 off strong by participating in the Resolution Run on January 1!

Virtual             Jan 1 – 31
FREE!  
All Ages

 

 

Family Open Skate Theme Nights

Drop in the Fair Building for music, friends, and free-wheeling fun and exercise. You bring the wheels; we’ll bring the tunes. Every week is a different theme! Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets required for those under 18. 

Fairgrounds Main Building

Saturday              6-8:30pm               Jan 6             Cosmic           

Saturday              6-8:30pm               Jan 20           80’s Night

Saturday             6-8:30pm               Feb 3             Disco

Saturday             6-8:30pm            Mar 9            90’s Night

Saturday               6-8:30pm        Mar 23          Dreaming of Summer

Register online or pay cash at the door.
$5 skater/$20 family/friend (6 max.) 
All Ages

 

Know Your Island Walks

Join the Trails Committee for group hikes on San Juan Island on the last Saturday of each month at 10am. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and sturdy walking shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please see the Island Rec calendar for more detailed information. FREE!     
Know Your Island Walks will resume in April and run through October. 

FREE!
All Ages     

 

 

Father Daughter Dance

A favorite occasion for dressing up and having a great time with important adult figures. Mark your calendars and prepare to make some unforgettable memories at this exciting event!  Scholarships are available.
Fairgrounds Main Building

Friday                        6:45-8:45pm                                      Feb 9
$30.00/couple in advance or $35.00/couple at the door. Additional daughters are $8 each.
All Ages   

 

 

Chili Cook Off     New! 

Get ready for some friendly competition at Island Rec’s Chili cook-off! Battle it out for the prestigious title of San Juan Island’s best chili. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and register to compete! We’ll be handing out awards for Judges Choice, Best All Around, vegetarian and Crowd favorite. Winners will receive the soon to be coveted “chili ladle” and other fun prizes. Free admission and chili tasting.
Brickworks

Friday                            6-8pm                                                  Mar 1                 Competitor Entry Fee: $30
Ages   16+

Cancelled due to low enrollement. 

 

 

Special Olympics

In partnership with Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center and YAAS!, Island Rec is excited to announce another spring season of Special Olympics Washington on San Juan Island.  This free opportunity gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in year-round sports activities. If you are interested in participating or coaching, please contact Jen Henry, jen@islandrec.org for details about registration.

Mar-Jun
FREE!
Ages 8+

 

75 Mile Challenge

Join us for the March 75 mile challenge. Walk, run, or turn any other fitness activity into miles. Just grab your smartphone, watch, or any app you have and track your distance. Sign up by clicking this link and filling out the google doc. Let’s do this!
Virtual                                 

Mar 1-31
FREE
All Ages

 

Children’s Festival Poster Contest
“Happy Birthday Island Rec”

Create a poster for San Juan Island’s 32nd Children’s Festival to be held on May 18 at Linde Park! Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Pick up an entry form from the Island Rec office starting March 4. Deadline to submit a poster is March 20.

FREE!
Ages 17 & under  

 

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

On St Patrick’s Day, go hunting for those cool 4-leaf clover painted rocks in Island Rec’s Parks, follow the clues and find a treat!
Island Rec’s Parks           

Sunday                                10am-4pm                         Mar 17
FREE
All Ages

 

Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

Grab a flashlight and a bag for a challenging egg hunt amongst the driftwood. Bonfire and hanging out on the beach after.
Jackson Beach

Friday                                  8-9pm                                       Mar 29
FREE
Grades 5-12

 

Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party   New!

Join us for a warm beverage and a fun view! The SJI Library and Island Rec will be at John O. Linde Park ready to watch the Partial Eclipse with the community. Don’t forget your eclipse glasses!
Linde Park                              

Monday                               11am                                     Apr 8
FREE
All Ages

 

“Throwback to 1984” All Ages Dance Party New!

Never forget the best decade ever, the decade Island Rec was formed! Join us for the ultimate 80’s themed dance party. Bring your favorite people, dress in your favorite 80’s attire and dance the night away celebrating 40 years of Island Rec fun!
Brickworks

Saturday                                           6:30-8:30pm                         Apr 20
Early Fee: $15/$20 at the door per couple. $8 for additional people
All Ages

Tour d’ Family

A family bike ride for all ages, coordinated by San Juan County Health and Community Services, The Trails Committee, and Island Rec. Bike together around Pear Point Loop and back. No pre-registration required, just come with your helmets and bikes! All young riders must have a parent or guardian with them. Limited loaner bikes available.
Skatepark Parking Lot

Sunday                        10am-noon                                 Apr 28
FREE!
All Ages

 

100 Mile “Get Ready for Summer” May Challenge

Join us for the May 100 mile challenge. Walk, run, or turn any other fitness activity into miles. Just grab your smartphone, watch, or any app you have and track your distance. Sign up by clicking this link and filling out the google doc. Let’s do this!
Virtual                                 

May 1 – 31
FREE!
All Ages

 

Island Kids Maker Fair

Island Rec is hosting the annual Island Kid’s Maker Fair providing kids a forum to showcase their work. Booths are available for kids grades 4–12.  With the help of parental supervision, young participants can produce their own products, set up their own booths, market their wares, interact with customers, manage money and build confidence and entrepreneurial skills! Event Guideline PDF.
Brickworks

Friday                                  4–5:30pm                            May 10
Early Fee: $25/$30 per booth
Grades 4 – 12

 

Children’s Festival “Island Rec Birthday Party”

Save the date for Island Rec’s annual Children’s Festival and help us celebrate our 40 birthday! A day of entirely FREE activities brought to you by Island Rec and many community businesses and organizations.
Linde Park          

Saturday                        10am-2pm                       May 18
FREE!
All Ages

 If you would like to be a vendor at this years festival please fill out the attached google doc.
CHILDREN’S FEST VENDORS

Sky Dome

Join the SJI Library and Island Rec to explore the wonders of the galaxy from the comfort of Earth! Each 45-minute session presentation includes star identification, “zooming” to each of our planets, and an introduction to constellations. 
FHES

Cancelled, our vendor can no longer make it to the island.

Thursday                          3 sessions beginning at 4:00pm                          Mar 21
FREE
All Ages